Mr. Zalkind has tried
over one hundred jury trials, including many high-profile
cases. He has won a number of recent federal and state
jury trials, including representing the ceo of a major
company in a tax fraud case.
His criminal cases involve a wide range of offenses,
including murder, drug crimes, terrorism, extortion,
bank robbery, sex crimes, tax evasion, arson, telemarketing
fraud, medicaid and securities fraud, and the death
penalty.
On the civil side,
Mr. Zalkind has an equally broad range of experience.
He has handled many accident cases, including airplane
crash, construction and automobile torts.
He has represented
plaintiffs and defendants in discrimination, libel,
divorce and business litigation cases, including securities
litigation. In 2006, with Mr. Van Lonkhuyzen, he settled
an 8 million dollar construction accident suit. Mr.
Zalkind and Ms. Bernstein won a 7.5 million dollar verdict
in a discrimination case against the MBTA.
Mr. Zalkind taught
criminal trial practice at Northeastern University Law
School from 1971 to 1987, and he has lectured at Harvard
Law School, Boston University School of Law, and Yale
Law School.
He is recognised by Boston Magazine as a ‘Super
Lawyer’ and is listed in Best Lawyers in America.
In 1995 Mr. Zalkind received an award from the Massachusetts
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for extraordinary
commitment to protecting the rights and liberty of those
who stand criminally accused. In 1989, the National
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers awarded him
its Champion of Liberty Award for Integrity, Fortitude
and Ethical Ideals. He is a frequent commentator on
legal cases and issues for television and print media.
